Brachychiton acerifolius (formerly Sterculia acerifolia) - Australian Flame Tree

• Medium growing deciduous to semi-deciduous tree.  Often one part of the tree will lose its leaves.
• Blooms in spring or summer, very bright orange red flowers, usually on branches where leaves have dropped.  Large, canoe-shaped seed pods appear after bloom cycle.
• Leaves are very large and glossy green.
• Requires little to moderate water once established, loves heat and full sun.